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Clinging Willow

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This colossal tree grows up to 146 meters (479.0 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 626 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, twisting trunk covered in fine, rough, yellow bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is brown.

The branches are short and thin and are covered with small amounts of smooth, huge, long, narrow leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are vivid green on the sides and grey at the center.

In early spring, it produces many giant, turquoise blossoms with long, tapering petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They fall easily and have a mildly strong scent that smells like old books.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, brown berries.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.

It can flourish even in standing water.
It is suitable for making paper
The leaves are excellent for making pulp fibers.